To help you start planning, U.S. News ranked the best places to visit in Africa based on culture, affordability and the variety of things to do, as well as user votes and expert opinions.

"South Africa is a generous host country ... It's lunchtime now, and the place should be full, but as you can see it's empty." The refugees prepare meals in front of the church As a consequence ...

South Africa's President ... high point of a state visit, with more than 160 guests in the ornate surroundings of the Buckingham Palace ballroom. The guests, each place setting with six different ...